U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the declaration that a public health emergency (PHE) exists. This is effective today, January 11, 2023,...
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In late November, the Biden Administration announced their campaign to improve COVID-19 booster uptake rates. The campaign aims to reach seniors and other communities hardest...
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A recent study highlights the success and importance of the omicron-adapted COVID boosters in protecting individuals from serious illness and death. The study was completed this...
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An important way HCAM advocates for long-term care professionals is by meeting with government officials. Pictured here are HCAM President and CEO Melissa Samuel and...
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Earlier this week, the Detroit Free Press spoke with Melissa Samuel to discuss COVID-19, vaccines, and the current state of the nursing facility sector. We're...
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On December 3, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the full version set of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0.v1.18.11. Last...
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As previously announced, in preparation for the release of the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) for Minimum Data Set (MDS) submission in early...
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Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released two important updates related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural...
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the list of payment codes excluded from Consolidated Billing (CB) requirements of the Medicare Part A Skilled...
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AHCA announced their Careers in Caring campaign to press today, January 11. Careers in Caring is an AHCA/NCAL initiative to provide resources for members to help with their hiring...
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